Direct Purchasing Apprentice

Faurecia Automotive GmbH; Paris; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High learning exposure in a multicultural environment

Strong opportunities for career development

Access to extensive online and in-person training programs

Job summary

Faurecia Automotive GmbH in Paris seeks a Direct Purchasing Apprentice to join their Purchasing team. In this role, you will support various purchasing activities, contribute to cost analysis, and assist in sourcing and contractualization efforts.

The ideal candidate is a master’s degree student specializing in Purchasing with prior internship experience. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and be offered extensive learning opportunities while shaping sustainable mobility technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree student specializing in Purchasing.
• First experience in purchasing through internship or apprenticeship.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project purchasing activities throughout acquisition and development.
• Assist in costing activities and economic analysis.
• Contribute to sourcing and contractualization of purchasing agreements.
• Utilize purchasing tools for daily tasks.
• Gain exposure to international project purchasing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Purchasing

Job description

# Direct Purchasing ApprenticePARIS TECH CENTER, FR-J, FranceID: 65619---## Job Description## **Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader**FORVIA is a global automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. Bringing together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions, FORVIA plays a key role in transforming the automotive industry.As the 7th largest global automotive supplier, FORVIA employs more than 157,000 people across over 40 countries. Our technologies can be found in one out of every two vehicles produced globally, supporting automotive manufacturers across all major markets.The Faurecia Clarion Electronics Tech Center, located in Paris Bercy (Cour Saint‐Émilion metro station – Lumière Building), hosts more than 250 employees. The site is dedicated to the design of innovative electronic products and also includes teams responsible for business development in Europe and worldwide. You will join the site's Purchasing team.## **Your mission, roles and responsibilities*** Support project purchasing activities from acquisition to development phases* Contribute to costing activities: cost breakdowns, consolidation, and economic analysis* Support sourcing activities* Contribute to contractualization and follow-up of purchasing agreements* Use purchasing tools and systems to support daily activities* Gain direct exposure to project purchasing in an international and industrial environment## **Your profile and competencies to succeed*** Master’s degree student, preferably with a specialization in Purchasing* First experience in purchasing (internship, apprenticeship, or relevant academic background)* Good analytical skills with a solid command of Excel* Fluent in English (written and spoken)* Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional and international teams## **What we can do for you*** Joining FORVIA means evolving in a dynamic, innovative and fast‐changing environment, where you will actively contribute to the development of cutting‐edge technologies for sustainable mobility. You will benefit from: + High learning exposure in an international and multicultural environment that values collaboration, diversity and inclusion. + Strong opportunities for career development within a global group operating in more than 40 countries. + A culture of continuous learning, supported by FORVIA University, offering access to extensive online and in‐person training programs across five global campuses. + The opportunity to work with high‐performing, globally minded teams who value excellence, agility and customer focus. At FORVIA, we encourage curiosity, ownership and lifelong learning, offering you the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a more sustainable future for mobility.